RE: [Paddlewise] Maps for Publication

> In my never-ending quest for new and challenging things to do, or that
I
> fall into, I am in the process of writing a book about canoeing and
> kayaking in the Houston, Texas area. 

I
> recognize another little challenge in liability, and I know from
> experience that commercial maps are often wrong, from either
physiographic
> changes to the areas we paddle, or downright errors, a!
>  nd I'm hoping a disclaimer will take care of that potential problem.
> What is your experience?  Recommendations?  Software?  Publisher?
Aerial
> photography or mapping?

Natalie, you're in dangerous territory.  I wouldn't advise this
undertaking without testing your results.  Therefore, in the spirit of
Paddlewise camaraderie, I volunteer to be your all expenses paid guest,
for as long as it takes, to paddle your proposed routes and test the
validity of your maps, paddling comments and so forth. While it will
create personal hardships for me to spend so much time paddling
unfamiliar waters, I feel it's the least I can do to contribute to your
efforts.  Just give me a call or e-mail, and we can work out the
arrangements.

In your service,

Rick
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